Category Archives: Local News

According to WAND TV online, the Coles County Police made an arrest this last week in connection to a 32 year old murder cold case. The husband of the victim,Diane Small,was arrested on March 2nd in c...

The Kiwanis Club of Mattoon's annual pancake breakfast will be next weekend on Saturday, March 11th, at Mattoon Middle School. Tickets are $6 for adults, $2 for kids ages 5-12, and kids 5 and under ea...

According to a recent press release from Illinois e-News, Illinois State Treasurer, Michael Frerichs, will seek to reunite Charleston Residents with unclaimed property. Michael Frerichs' staff will be...

The Mattoon Lions Club's annual chili supper will be Friday, March 17th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Mattoon. It's all-you-can-eat chili or vegetable soup, sandwiches, veggies, desse...

The rescheduled Annual Meeting of Land of Lincoln Honor Flight (LLHF) of Springfield Illinois will be conducted on Saturday, March 25th, commencing at 9:30 AM. It will be held at the Lakeside Christia...

The Illinois Products Expo will return to the Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday. You'll be able to taste, sample a...

Salisbury Church in Charleston will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive this Sunday, March 5th from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Pizza and strawberry bread will be provided. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS, or visit...

A familiar face and voice is back at the original Burger King. And this time, he's the owner. Ernie Drummond has purchased the iconic Mattoon Restaurant. Drummond worked for original owner Gene Hoots ...

The Lerna Lions Club's annual chili supper and auction will be March 4th at the fire station starting 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for kids 10 and under.

Recruiters from school districts from across Illinois and beyond will be looking for employees at the Spring Educators' Job Fair at EIU, March 6th. Anyone seeking positions in K-through-12 teaching, s...